Project Title: 1-STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Proposed by: AGARIN, FRANCIS A.

Location: PUROK 1 BRGY. BUANGAN, TORRIJOS,
MARINDUQUE
Owner: ARCH’T. MENNARD ESTAVILLO

SPECIFICATION
This set of Specifications shall administer the methods of construction
as well as the kinds of materials to be used for the proposed building shown
in the plans and detailed drawings.
The plans, detailed drawings and these Specifications shall be
complementing each other so that what is shown in one, although not shown
in the other, shall be considered as appearing on both.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
All parts of the construction shall be finished with first class
workmanship to the fullest extent of the meaning of plans and specification.
These specifications are intended to cover the construction of the proposed
One-Storey Residential Building as shown on the plans and described in
these specifications.
The construction shall conform to all the requirements of the National
Building Code, as well as the local rules and regulations of the
Municipality/City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

A. DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The execution of this Specification, Plans and other related Contract

Documents shall be subjected to the rules and regulations as provided in the
General Conditions of the Contract. The Plans and specifications shall be
interpreted by the Procuring Entity and or his/her representative. The
Contractor is enjoined to confer with the Procuring Entity on items for
clarification before submitting his bid. No excuses shall be entertained for
misinterpretation of the Plans and specifications after the award of contract.
All work as deemed required by the Procuring Entity shall be carried out
properly by the Contractor.
B. DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

1. CLEARING THE SITE

The building site shall be leveled according to the plans and
cleared of rubbish, roots and other perishable and objectionable
matters to a suitable subgrade.

A. STAKING OUT THE BUILDING LINES

The building lines shall be staked out and all lines and grades
shown in the drawing established before any execution is started.
Batter boards and reference marks shall be erected at such places
where they will not be disturbed during the construction of the
excavation.

B. EXCAVATION AND LEVELLING

Excavation shall be to the depths indicated bearings values.
Excavations for footings and foundations carried below required depths
shall be filled with concrete and bottom of such shall be leveled. Where
excavation for footings rest on fill, excavation shall be carried deeper
until the desired stratum is reached for safe bearing capacity of soil.
Whenever water is encountered in the excavation process it shall
be remove by paling or pumping. Care being taken that the surround
particles of soil are not disturbed or removed.

C. FILLING AND BACKFILLING

Backfill shall be placed in layers not exceeding six (6) inches in
thickness, each Layer being thoroughly wetted and compacted by
tamping or rolling. The top two (2) inches of backfill shall consist of
sand under gravel and other approved materials thoroughly compacted
by wetting and compacting. Backfill may only be done after forms have
been removed from footings, piers, foundation walls and hen concrete
is hard enough to resist pressure resulting from filling.
 C. DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

1.0 CONCRETE WORKS

All concrete shall be mixed thoroughly until there is a uniform
distribution of cement and aggregates, and should be deposited as
nearly as practicable in its final position, being taken to avoid
segregation of the aggregates.
Water to be used for mixing shall be clean and free from
injurious amount of oil, acids, alkalis, salt and other organic
materials
Proportioning of Concrete
All concrete works shall be done in accordance with the standard
specifications for plain and reinforced concrete as adopted by the
government. Cement to be used shall be HOLCIM Portland cement,
pozzolan cement or any other equivalent brands more readily available
in the locality. Alternative cements so selected must meet the
requirements of Portland and pozzolan cements, and approved by the
Architect or Engineer in charge of the construction

Cement for the concrete shall conform to the requirement

and specifications for Portland cement. Before concrete is placed
embedded items shall have been inspected and tested, cleared and
graded washed gravel and sand for all concrete work. Portland cement
shall be Republic, Northern, Atlas or its equivalent

2.0 REINFORCEMENT

Reinforcing steel bar shall conform to fire resistive requirements

of the ASTM Standard best known for building practices.
DIVISION 4 - MASONRY

All exterior concrete hollow blocks to be used for exterior floor

walls shall be at least 150mm thick while the concrete hollow blocks
for interior walls unless otherwise indicated shall be 150mm thick and
also 6” THCK for Firewall

All exposed surfaces of concrete hollow block walls shall be

finished with the specified materials indicated on the elevation
drawings.
The mixture of cement plaster for concrete hollow block wall
finished indicated in the drawing shall be 1 part cement, 1 part time and
parts sand
D. DIVISION 5 – METALS

1.0 ARCHITECTURAL METALS

• FENCE- 2’’ x 3’’ (MAIN) 1’’ x 1’’ (SECONDARY) STEEL TUBULAR

FRAMES
• PERGOLA- 4’’ x 8’’ STEEL TUBULAR WOODEN DESIGN AND 2’’ x 4’’
STEEL TUBULAR
• DRIP EDGE- ½” x 1” STEEL TUBULAR

E. DIVISION 6 – WOODS AND PLASTICS

2.0 ARCHITECTURAL WOODS AND PLASTICS

• All the cabinet in bedroom and in drafting room shall use
the same marine plywood. In connecting each part of the
cabinet

• In the kitchen, the overhead cabinet and the cabinet on

the counter shall be 3⁄4”x4”x8” marine plywood.

F. DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

• In the kitchen, use a 10mm double sided insulator especially in
the range hood area.

G. DIVISION 8 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

1.0 DOORS FRAMES

Doors and door frames shall conform to the sizes, design and
kind of materials shown in the schedule of doors and windows or as
per the bill of materials.

 Main entrance door- 2.80 x 1.10 Wooden Solid Panel door W/

Transform Window, 1m Height Stainless Steel Door Handle On 2’’ x
4’’ Tanguile Wood Door Jamb

 Bedroom,Master,Guest Room - 2.15 x 0.90 Wooden Solid Panel

door W/ Stainless Steel Strips On 2’’ x 4 Tanguile Wood Door Jamb

 T&B 1 And 2- 2.15 x 0.80 Wooden Solid Panel door W/ Stianless

Steel Strips On 2’’ x 4’’ Tanguile Wood Door Jamb

 Dirty Kitchen LaundryAnd Service- 2.15 x 0.90 Wooden Solid

Panel door W/ Stainless Steel Strips On 2’’ x 4’’ Tanguile Wood Door
Jamb

 Lanai- 2.40 x 3.00 Sliding Glass Door W/ Fixed Glass On 2’’ x 2’’
 uPVC Frames W/ Wood Grain Texture

 Veranda- 2.40 x 2.00 Sliding Glass Door On 2’’ x 2’’ uPVC Frames
W/ Wood Grain Texture

All wooden doors shall be hung on at least 4 pieces

2.0 WINDOWS

 Living Area Window- 2.40 x 2.00 Awning Window W/ Fixed Glass

(6mm THK. Glass)

 Master Bedroom and Dining Window- 2.40 x 1.00 Awning Window

W/ Fixed Glass (6mm THK. Glass)

 Guest Room And Guest Room Window- Casement Window W/

Fixed Glass (6mm THK. Glass) On 2’’ x 2’’ uPVC Frames W/ Wood
Grain Texture

 Study Area And Kitchen And Dirty Kitchen- Awning Window W/

Fixed Glass (6mm THK. Glass) On 2’’ x 2’’ uPVC Frames W/ Wood
Grain Texture

 T&B 1 And 2- Awning Window (6mm THK. Glass) On 2’’ x 2’’ uPVC
Frames W/ Wood Grain Texture

H. DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

1.0 WALL AND FLOOR FINISHES

 Exterior Wall 1- Stucco Textured Plaster Wall Painted Fin.
(Beige)

 Exterior Wall 2- Decorative Gray Travertine Marble Tiles

Accent Wall

 Exterior wall 3- Fiber Cement Board Planks W/ Wood Grain

Texture (8mm x 200mm)

 Exterior Wall 4- Smooth Plain Cement Plastered & Painted

Fin. (White)
I. DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

1.0 In the toilet and bath accessories use the FLOVA bathroom or
its equivalent.

 Water closets FLOVA Bathroom collection

 Lavatories FLOVA Bathroom collection
 Kitchen Sinks FLOVA Bathroom collection
 Shower heads FLOVA Bathroom collection

J. DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

1.0 All kitchen equipment to be use shall be a Panasonic brand or its

equivalent. The sizes should be in accordance to the architectural
plans located at the construction drawing.

2.0 In service area, the equipment is a 1.0mx 0.75m washing

machine with quick dry option. The living area, and drafting
room shall have special modern type lamp.

K. DIVISION 12 – FURNISHING

1.0

L. DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

1.0

M. DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING SYSTEM

N. DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

1.0 All plumbing works for this project shall be in accordance with
the approved plans and under the direct supervision and control of
a licensed Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber.
Piping shall be properly graded or pitched to ensure easy
circulation, drainage and prevent water hammer and noise.
The plumbing installation shall conform to the provisions of the
National Plumbing Code and the rules and regulations enforced in the
locality.
Piping for drain, waste and vent shall be done using the Emerald
brand uPVC push-on-system. For the in-house water supply
installation, Neltex brand uPVC pipes and fittings shall be used.

O. DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

The electrical installation shall be done in accordance with the

approved plans and under the direct supervision and control of a
licensed Professional Electrical Engineer or Master Electrician.
All electric works and materials shall conform to the provisions of
the latest edition of the Philippine or the National Electric Code.
 The electrical wiring shall be installed thru Emerald brand
coilable PVC electrical conduit fittings and appurtenances that conform
to ISO dimensions.
Minimum size of wires shall be 2.0 mm2 TW for switch and
lighting line 3.5 mm2 for power line in 12mm diameter PVC conduit.
There shall be only be one service drop from the nearest CEPALCO
pole to the proposed building.

Electrical materials to be used for the electric installation shall as

follows:
 Automatic Circuit breaker
 Flush wall switches, convenience
Outlets other wiring devices
 Wires/Conductors
The spare circuit shall be provided with an empty PVC pipe, size
19mm diameter which should extend at least 300mm above the ceiling
line. The grounding wires shall be identified and all wires shall be
color-coded for easy identification.
The panelboard shall be provided with a circuit dire